Indian Society Of Agribusiness Professionals (Isap)

Farmers, women, and youth undergo practical training in contemporary agricultural techniques and non-farm vocational skills. Emphasis is placed on empowering women and integrating agency and civic rights awareness into vocational training. Following training, ISAP collaborates with employers to secure job placements, achieving a 70% placement rate. The process begins with identifying skill needs through industry surveys, mobilizing candidates, providing training in their chosen domains, and facilitating job opportunities with local and national employers.

Agriculture relies heavily on vital natural resources. As water becomes increasingly scarce, farmers seek assistance in water harvesting and efficient irrigation practices. Communities are aided in establishing and maintaining clean drinking water sources. ISAP's infrastructure support extends to renewable energy initiatives such as biogas and solar projects. The process starts with assessing community needs to enhance access to clean energy and water, followed by designing projects focused on watershed management, renewable energy, and water conservation where necessary.

ISAP employs scientific research and novel technical insights to educate farmers, improving productivity and implementing innovative field practices. This includes activities related to risk management and livelihood diversification. The process involves three key steps: conducting a baseline survey to understand community needs and challenges, identifying practical technologies to address these issues, and creating and implementing suitable project designs to introduce and ensure farmers' adoption of these technologies.

ISAP establishes robust local institutions, comprising Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Agribusiness Village Resource Centres (AVRCs), to bolster community capacity and knowledge-sharing. FPOs, formed by mobilizing farmer groups, focus on enhancing production and profitability, while AVRCs, managed by trained FPOs, offer value-added services to farmers. These centres also allocate sections for community development, including facilities for women, healthcare, and children's recreation. The process involves identifying high-potential geographic clusters, studying supply chains, developing institutions, creating the necessary infrastructure, and facilitating credit linkages for producer organisations.